Senior Staff Nurse – Cardiac , thoracic surgery 

Senior Staff Nurse – Cardiac Surgery, thoracic surgery 
Birmingham: The Harborne Hospital 
Full time: Monday – Sunday 37.5 hours per week 
Shift times: Flexible to work, long days, nights and weekends based on internal rotation.  
Permanent Contract:  
Salary: competitive (DOE) plus 9% shift allowance  

We’re looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our Cardiothoracic Surgical Inpatients team at the Harborne Hospital. 
The Harborne Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare UK is a brand new £100million, purpose built 50 bed, multi-speciality private hospital.   
Located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham campus, the hospital has a deep clinical infrastructure, equipment and facilities and expert, experienced teams to deliver full clinical pathways across a mix of specialties and sub-specialties at all levels of complexity including Cardiology, Cancer and Complex Surgery.   
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse with exceptional skills and knowledge Cardiothoracic surgery to assist in the provision of outstanding patient care within HCA .
The ward is a 12 bedded multi-speciality surgical ward, including GI, Gynae, orthopaedics, breast, spinal, liver, etc.  There is also a 6 bedded enhanced care unit with in room cardiac monitoring. We also have a state of the art Intensive Care unit with 6 beds.
As a Senior Staff Nurse, we’ll look to you to provide clinical leadership and act as a mentor and role model to our junior members of staff.  
  
At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  
  
What you’ll bring:  
Experience working in a surgical inpatient setting  
Proven experience in caring for patients following cardiac / thoracic surgery (cardiac course desirable).
Current nursing registration (First Level) through the Nursing & Midwifery Council  
To be willing to undertake relevant post-registration courses  
Basic Life Support 
Mentorship / Preceptorship of junior staff 

Why HCA UK? 
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.  
We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Staff Nurse in the cardiac surgical team, you’ll be eligible for: 
25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you 
Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals 
Private pension contribution which increases with length of service 
Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme 
Group Life Assurance from day one 
Critical illness cover 
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay 
Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland 
Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you 
Discounts with over 800 major retailers 

Diversity and Inclusion 
Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential. 
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them. 
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